From April 2018 “The World of Hans Zimmer – A Symphonic Celebration“ goes on tour throughout Germany, accompanied by longstanding friends and colleagues of the rock star amongst film composers, with Hans Zimmer acting as curator and musical director, even though he himself will not perform at these concerts.

“The World of Hans Zimmer – A Symphonic Celebration” pulls out all the stops: In addition to visually striking projections of film sequences, a symphony orchestra under the direction of Hans Zimmer’s soundtrack conductor Gavin Greenaway creates an intense and unforgettable concert experience which – in contrast to “Hans Zimmer Live” – celebrates Zimmer’s compositions for large orchestra.

Together with a choir and top musicians from Hans Zimmer’s talent factory, such as Pedro Eustache, the flautist from the Pirates of the Caribbean series, and solo violinist Rusana Panfili, it creates a magical sound cosmos, with the hypnotic voice of Lisa Gerrard, whose hymn “Now We Are Free” from Gladiator remains unforgettable, floating above it all.

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So I am going to see the concert in Munich on the 11th of November. A friend was supposed to join but cannot make it due to work issues. Is anyone interested? The extra ticket I have is in section F1, row 19. Let me know if you are interested. That day is also my birthday, and I don't want to spend it alone, so maybe we can do something nice around that

Dear Mr Zimmer, it has been an overnatural experience tonight at the Teatro Real !!! Thank you very much for bringing your art to Spain with your extraordinary musicians and choirs. Viva Almería and it’s superb orchestra! I am the one saying hi efusively with pink blazer on the first rows. For our children, for a better world.. thank you &#128591;

Hybrid, you said Hans dropped The Last Samurai for now... do you have any idea what tracks he used, though?

Mephariel

2018-05-08 22:50:03

Thank you so much for the list. I could be wrong, but from what I seen on YouTube, I think:

The Lion King: This Land / Stampede / Mufasa Dies (could be Under the Stars) / end of The Rightful King

Also, Inception seems like a waste of a performance. The Time piece isn't even the one on the album.

Jonathan Rochat

2018-05-11 09:54:43

Mephariel you’re right for the Lion King. in fact I was thinking of « Stampede » from the original album that includes Mufasa Death. Time and Dark Knight were maybe the less good track of the show. IMO, I was surprised by the amount and quality of the Da Vinci Code suite. More than 15 minutes of wonderful music, included the « Poisoned Chalice » track, one of my best Zimmer cue of the « 2000 » .

Mephariel

2018-05-11 17:37:33

I still wish Zimmer would play the original version of Chevalier de Sangreal rather than the Inferno version. He played the Inferno version during his Hans Zimmer Live tour and because this tour is more symphonic, I am hoping for the complete original version instead.

What is the opening introduction cue with all the animals? Did they just made that for the show or is it a Zimmer cue from a movie?

GR7

2018-05-01 02:05:09

Hybrid, it seems you forgot Gladiator in your program, as a youtube video shows a moment of the concert with The Battle.

Hybrid Soldier

2018-05-01 10:02:51

In fact I did ! Gladiator indeed, beautiful suite !

The Wheat / Am I Not Merciful / Battle / Might Of Rome / Now We Are Free

Tim

2018-05-01 12:01:42

where is Last Samurai? You've said so many times, that he wrote an epic suite for this event, and now they won't playing it again?

Mephariel

2018-05-01 17:20:13

Yeah I was looking forward to The Last Samurai and I was disappointed that I it is not in the program.

But love everything that is on it. I enjoy this show much more than Hans Zimmer Live because with a real orchestra, Zimmer's music sounds so much better and more epic.

Olive

2018-05-01 17:39:45

I do not know what the appeal of Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, Prince of Egypt or Road to The El Dorado would be much better.

Mephariel

2018-05-01 17:56:17

I would love Prince of Egypt as well or Beyond Rangoon. I think they didn't want to do two African animated score in a roll. But I really love Kung Fu Panda so I don't mind. The performance however was two short. It is basically just Oogway's Ascend.

Hybrid Soldier

2018-05-01 18:05:07

Hans said he fucked The Last Samurai up ! :)

He made something too long and it didn't fit the show... My 2 cents is it'll show up in the next tour, instead ! ;)

Scorefan

2018-05-01 21:48:19

@Hybrid, news about a DVD/Blu ray release?

Hybrid Soldier

2018-05-01 21:55:22

I said it before, I don't know...

If I do, I'll let everyone know !

mpolonest123

2018-05-01 22:51:59

Hopefully we get a CD/MP3 release like the other tour. There are some pretty cool arrangements in here.

Mike (OTM)

2018-05-02 01:52:52

Did Hans actually write new music and expand on the old ideas for these "suites" (almost like writing a sequel with the same themes) or was he mainly just doing transitions between cues?

Mephariel

2018-05-02 06:34:39

From what I saw on YouTube, I think they are mostly just suites of the soundtracks. But I think Pearl Harbor had some new material, I could be wrong.

Frenchans

2018-05-02 15:21:45

Hey Hybrid ! Do you know which tracks from King Arthur are played in the concert ? :)

Cyberpunk88

2018-05-02 21:56:13

Can't wait to hear M:I 2, Am I Not Merciful, the Might Of Rome and the track(s) from King Arthur live for the first time! Too bad I have to wait till November

Randy Watson

2018-05-03 19:15:21

Watched some clips on Youtube and Pedro Eustache annoys the shit out of me. Would've been better if they ditched him.

Mephariel

2018-05-03 20:46:00

Pedro Eustache annoyed the shit out of me when he was performing in Hans Zimmer Live, but I thought he was ok here. His Kung Fu Panda theme is beautiful. However, there are some parts of the Lion King performance where his contributions added an unwanted layer of music.

Dfault

2018-05-03 21:01:04

Hi Hybrid, thanks again for the info, much appreciated.

fs

2018-05-08 10:41:26

Have seen the concert and i can say it is amazing. Hans says that this time it is a more symphonic version of his pieces compare to last year. In Detail:

The Dark Knight: Short suite. In my opinion one of the few pieces which did work with symphonic only. Did not sound that well. But it was short anyway.King Arthur: Surprised to hear that. Perfect for that orchestra. Wanted more (yes it was too short) :)Mission: Impossible 2: Even more surprised to hear this one ! The "Injection" Part is amazing with Lisa's voice.Pearl Harbor: I think this one was heavily modified. Basically a new version of the piano theme. Very nice.Rush: The Main Theme. Perfect match with the movie clip in the background and played great.The Da Vinci Code: That was a tough one. They played more than 15 minutes a sketchbook version from Hans. I liked it but iguess for some people this might have been a challenge to listen. Not sure if this was on the album.

Madagascar: Not the Main Theme but the "Best Friends" theme which is nice too. Great start into the second half of the concert.Spirit: A highlight. Orchestra played it epic.Kung Fu Panda: Very short but beautiful.The Holiday: I guess this one is unknown by the most but it is a upbeat and good feeling piece so i am sure for most a great surprise.Hannibal: Love theme from Hannibal.The Lion King: This time they played only the Hans pieces from it and i loved to hear the Stampede action music ! Lion King is always amazing.Inception: Time. Played with Hans on piano on the video projection.POTC: I thought i get tired of the pirates but this one has blown me away: "I dont think now is the best time" played in full epic scale.Sound was perfect ! Drop Zone theme too ;)

So if you have seen the last years concert this one is different, with lots of new material and different style. Execution is perfect, the players are amazing.

Some minor possible improvements (basically same like last year): Strings and melody layers sometimes get swallowed by the percussion or by pedros flute (which was sometimes one layer too much).

fs

2018-05-08 10:50:00

well.. forgot Gladiator lol but it should not be missed as it was with the first battle scenes on the screen. "Mighty rome" scenes were great to listen too.